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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105583  Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
1. To promote the acquisition of specified scientific knowledge in the chosen field of study through advanced and independent research and to be introduced to the world of scholarly communication, inter alia by being assisted to start publishing on their own.
2. Mastery of the chosen subject via high level analysis of new information, the ability to deal with complexities and to find workable scientific solutions to problems and challenges.
3. To contribute to the pool of academics and professionals with the competence and intellectual abilities to ensure the future health and advancement of the chosen field in dental science and to contribute to the country's needs in skilled dental scientists of the highest calibre.
4. To prepare and encourage candidates for advancement to the highest level of academic work for doctoral study and to promote an approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics.
5. To qualify the candidate for registration of an additional qualification by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Prior learning may be recognised for access.

Entry Requirements:
Honours Degree: Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Science (HonsBSc Dent Sci) NQF Level 8. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry graduate will have:
1. Familiarity with the literature and state of international research on the subject.
2. Well-developed research skills.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the chosen field of study.

The Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry graduate will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate relevant literature.
2. Perform independent analysis of new data using as wide a range of experimental and other methods and techniques as is necessary for a credible conclusion.
3. Review evidence supporting conclusions critically.
4. Use well-developed research skills confidently.
5. Interact with dental scientists involved in similar research internationally.

The Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry graduate will demonstrate:
1. The capacity for independent research.
2. The ability to weigh evidence based on the literature and experimental data in order to suggest coherent conclusions.
3. The capacity for independent study via the completion of a thesis which should meet the criteria for publication. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
2. A thesis.
3. The assessment used for the Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry ensures that the generic/critical cross field outcomes are satisfied and meet the standard and level of achievement for NQF Level 8a.
4. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the general outcomes are met.
5. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the specific outcomes are satisfied.

Integrated Assessment:
Candidates must submit a Master's thesis containing the report of their research. The thesis must meet all the standards and requirements of a Master's thesis and must demonstrate that the candidate possesses a capacity for independent critical judgement, can discuss existing as well as newly acquired knowledge logically and as objectively as possible and that the research has made a significant contribution to existing knowledge. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Vertical Articulation:
The Master's Degree leads to doctoral research in a related discipline. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
N/A 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
N/A 

NOTES 
N/A 

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
 
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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.